United Utilities

2022 - 12 - 19

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Lancaster and Morecambe homes still without water as United ... (Accrington Observer)

United Utilities says they are working hard to fix the problem.

Issuing an update this morning, United Utilities said: "Our network is currently being impacted by a number of leaks and bursts as our region has experienced a rise in temperature over the weekend, causing any frozen pipes to thaw. This morning (December 19) they say teams are working around the clock to fix the issue that is affecting residents. "The thaw which has quickly followed the hard freeze is causing pipes to leak. On Friday, firefighters were called out in Clitheroe after pipes had burst. The incident was first reported to United Utilities at 12.04pm yesterday (December 18). [fix the issue.

Update from United Utilities as residents are left without water (St Helens Star)

The drastic change from freezing temperatures to milder conditions is said to have caused leaks and bursts to water pipes. Water supply has returned to some ...

The water supply company is also encouraging residents to report any leaks to Water supply has returned to some households, however, some residents are still waiting for supply to return to normal. The water outage is reported to have been due to a 'technical fault' with United Utilities' water works which has left some households without water.

United Utilities explains why town was left without water (Liverpool Echo)

"A technical fault has occurred at one of our water works, which is causing no water or reduced pressure for some customers in your area. We have now rectified ...

A further update was posted at 2.13am on Monday, it said: "Good news, we’ve now repaired the technical fault and your taps should be flowing again. We have now rectified this issue, however it may take up to two hours for your water pressure to return to normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding." However, it may take up to two hours for your water pressure to return to normal. At around 9pm, the following statement was published by United Utilities: " [Newton-le-Willows](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/newton-le-willows) reported having no water or low water pressure at around 6pm on December 19.

Lancaster and Morecambe homes left without water for up to 36 ... (Lancaster Guardian)

United Utilities said the issue had been caused by the sudden rise in temperature which had caused frozen pipes to thaw and leak.

"If we are considered to be vulnerable, why has no action of some sort been taken? "Most of us have been completely without water since about 9pm on Saturday. Of the four bottles of water which were delivered for me, I have only one left at this moment. "I cannot now flush my toilet. "I live in a block with 24 apartments," he said. Homes across Lancaster and Morecambe have been left without water for up to 36 hours hours after pipes burst over the weekend

'Mystery' bottles delivered amid water supply problems in Lancaster, Morecambe and Carnforth (Beyond Radio)

United Utilities said that some residents in parts of Lancaster and Morecambe were "experiencing poor pressure or no supply". "This is due to an increase in the number of leaks on customers' plumbing and on our water pipes in that area of our water ...

"As the weather warms up any frozen pipes in your home will begin to thaw. Watch our video below for advice on how to find your stop tap. All customers should have some supply, however this may mean water pressure may be lower than normal or you might notice fluctuation during peak times. An update on the company's website on Sunday said the issues in Lancaster and Morecambe were "due to an increase in the number of leaks on customers’ plumbing and on our water pipes in that area of our water network". Once again, we’re sorry for any inconvenience this may be causing and thank you for your patience." "The work in your area is still ongoing and we can’t thank you enough for your patience whilst we sort this," said United Utilities' website on Sunday.

Lancaster students are currently without running water as pipes ... (The Tab)

The weather has jumped 12 degrees since yesterday in Lancs and local water supplier, United Utilities, has blamed “thawing pipes” for the numerous leaks which ...

[Still stuck for ideas? • We’re out and about repairing leaks as fast as we can.”

Littleborough and Milnrow residents left without water supply (Rochdale Online)

Residents of Milnrow and Littleborough are currently without water due to a “complex” burst water main on Featherstall...

Due to the complexity of the repairs, it’s taking longer than we’d have liked to restore supplies back to normal. Although we have the additional measures in place customers may notice a fluctuation in pressure until all repairs are complete, You may still notice fluctuation pressure until we have fixed the burst water main.